Delaware
State Government
Governor
John Carney (D)
State Senate
15
Democrats,
6
Republicans
State House
26
Democrats,
15
Republicans
Delaware
Economic well-being - Delaware
Extreme poverty rate
0.1
Food insecurity
0.1
Minimum wage
15.0
Percent of working families under 200% of the poverty line
0.2
Poverty rate
9.6%
Unemployment rate
4.3
Number of Black or African American children living in families where no parent has full-time, year-round employment
Number of Hispanic or Latino children living in families where no parent has full-time, year-round employment
Percent of individuals who are uninsured
6.9
February 15, 2023
CHEER Delaware to Bring Additional Low-Income Senior Housing to Sussex Count
July 16, 2018
Grassroots program helps low-income, high-achieving Delaware students blossom
June 22, 2018
Low-income seniors can get free fresh food via state program
May 29, 2018
As Educators Across America Demand Better Pay and Greater Education Spending, Delaware Has a Novel Proposal: Money to Help Teachers With Their Student Loans
March 21, 2018
Bill to Recruit Teachers for Low Income Students in Delaware
March 16, 2018